Load up the mini-vans, throw in the pack-n-play, don’t forget the stroller and move to Marietta, GA!

BusinessWeek magazine in its November 10 edition named Marietta the second best place to raise children in Georgia among towns with at least 50,000 residents and an average family income between $40,000 and $100,000.

Marietta was chosen based on criteria including , number of schools, household expenditures, crime rates, air quality, job growth, family income, museums, parks, theaters and other amenities, and diversity.

BusinessWeek placed more weight on school performance and safety, but also gave strong weight to amenities and affordability.

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